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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning have made it possible for learners all around the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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